Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the agreement reached between Israel and Hamas to release the hostages and implement a ceasefire. A rush transcript of the Governor’s remarks is available below: I’m very encouraged to see that there is news of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. This is something I’ve called for many, many…
Almost 200 years after slavery officially ended in New York, elected officials have introduced a series of groundbreaking bills aimed at advancing reparations for Black New Yorkers seeking to address the lasting impacts of systemic racism and historical injustices Join the Council Members behind this historic effort as they discuss the path toward reparations, and…
January 13, 2025 Intro. 265-A Requires Agencies to Expedite Administrative Processes to Continue Providing City-Administered Health Insurance When City Employees Transfer Between Agencies Intro. 532-A Expands Program for Non-Public Schools to Receive Reimbursements for Costs Related to Employing Security Guards NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed two pieces of legislation that improve…
Mayor Eric Adams joined 94.7 The Block’s Jonesy in the Morning to discuss his administration’s legislative priorities and respond to pressing concerns facing New York City. Among the key proposals, Adams highlighted the “Axe the Tax for the Working Class” bill, which seeks to eliminate city income taxes for residents earning below 150% of the…
New York Extends Emergency Orders Amid Ongoing Crises Mayor Eric Adams of New York City has extended three emergency executive orders, addressing persistent challenges in the city’s jails, the influx of asylum seekers and Department of Correction operations. The orders, numbered 723, 724 and 725, were extended for five days starting Jan. 3, underscoring the…
President Joe Biden announced actions to protect the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea from offshore oil and gas drilling, prioritizing environmental and public health concerns. This decision reflects the risks of irreversible damage posed by drilling and the recognition that such actions are unnecessary to meet…
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